: Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman Yaun is an excellent book covering everything from basic shapes to advanced shading.
: For realistic fur, always use short, quick strokes that follow the natural direction of hair growth . Overlap these strokes and vary their length to avoid a "hairdresser-styled" look. How to draw animals with colored pencils Learn ...
: The Step-by-Step Guide for Drawing Fur provides a clear 4-step framework for building texture. : Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman